2012 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup facts for kids
The 2012 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup was an exciting football tournament for young women under 17 years old. It was the third time this event was held. The tournament took place in Azerbaijan from September 22 to October 13, 2012.
France won the championship by beating Korea DPR (North Korea) in the final. The game ended 1–1, and France won 7–6 in a penalty shootout.
| FİFA U-17 Qadınlararası Dünya Çempionatı Azərbaycan 2012 | |
|---|---|
| Tournament details | |
| Host country | Azerbaijan |
| Dates | 22 September – 13 October |
| Teams | 16 (from 6 confederations) |
| Venue(s) | 6 (in 2 host cities) |
| Final positions | |
| Champions |  France (1st title) |
| Runners-up |  North Korea |
| Third place |  Ghana |
| Fourth place |  Germany |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 32 |
| Goals scored | 119 (3.72 per match) |
| Attendance | 257,666 (8,052 per match) |
| Top scorer(s) | Ri Un-Sim (8 goals) |
| Best player | Griedge Mbock Bathy |
| Best goalkeeper | Romane Bruneau |
| Fair play award |  Japan |
Contents
Tournament Mascot
The official mascot for the 2012 World Cup was called The Top Top Girl. In Azerbaijani, "Top Top" means "ball".
The mascot is a young girl with the national flag painted on her cheeks. Her body has the blue, red, green, and white colors of Azerbaijan's national football team. Her brown hair is in a ponytail and looks like a buta. A buta is a special curving design often seen in Azerbaijani art.
Teams That Played
Sixteen teams from all over the world qualified to play in this tournament. These teams came from six different football regions (confederations). Azerbaijan, as the host country, automatically got a spot.
| Confederation | Qualifying Tournament | Qualifiers |
|---|---|---|
| AFC (Asia) | 2011 AFC U-16 Women's Championship |  China Japan North Korea |
| CAF (Africa) | 2012 African U-17 Women's World Cup Qualifying Tournament |  Gambia Ghana Nigeria |
| CONCACAF (North, Central America and Caribbean) |
2012 CONCACAF Women's U-17 Championship |  Canada Mexico United States |
| CONMEBOL (South America) | 2012 South American Under 17 Women's Championship |  Brazil Colombia Uruguay |
| OFC (Oceania) | 2012 OFC Women's Under 17 Qualifying Tournament |  New Zealand |
| UEFA (Europe) | 2012 UEFA Women's Under-17 Championship | France Germany |
| Host nation |  Azerbaijan |
|
- Some teams made their first appearance in this World Cup.
| Teams which played in the final round | |
| Teams which did not qualify | |
| Countries which didn't take part in qualifications | |
| Countries which are not in FIFA |
Where Games Were Played
Matches were played in different stadiums across Azerbaijan. Most games were held in the capital city, Baku. Some matches also took place in the city of Lankaran. The final games were played at the Tofik Bakhramov Stadium.
Tournament Awards
Special awards were given to the best players and teams at the end of the tournament.
Best Players
The Golden Ball award goes to the best player of the tournament. The Silver Ball and Bronze Ball are for the second and third best players.
| Golden Ball | Silver Ball | Bronze Ball |
|---|---|---|
| Griedge Mbock Bathy |
Ri Hyang-Sim |
Yui Hasegawa |
Top Scorers
The Golden Shoe award is for the player who scores the most goals. The Silver Shoe and Bronze Shoe are for the next highest scorers.
| Golden Shoe | Silver Shoe | Bronze Shoe |
|---|---|---|
| Ri Un-Sim |
Chinwendu Ihezuo |
Halimatu Ayinde |
Other Awards
The FIFA Fair Play Award is given to the team that shows the best sportsmanship. The Golden Glove award goes to the best goalkeeper.
| FIFA Fair Play Award | Golden Glove |
|---|---|
| Japan |
Romane Bruneau |
Related pages
Images for kids
-
Top Top Qız, the official mascot of the tournament.
See also
In Spanish: Copa Mundial Femenina de Fútbol Sub-17 de 2012 para niños
